Archive for October, 2008
Doyel: Is latest injury an Oden omen?
Surgery delayed Greg Oden’s NBA debut. Then he finally plays — and hurts his foot.
Anticipation of Oden’s actual arrival fills Gregg Doyel with anxiety that it might never
happen for the Portland center.
Haier Play of the Day
Yao Ming with the circus no-look shot that somehow falls in.
Dunk of the Night
Andre Iguodala charges hard to hoop.
Dunk of the Night
Andre Iguodala charges hard to hoop.
Bosh, Raptors spoil Brand’s debut with Sixers
Chris Bosh had 27 points and 11 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 95-84 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.
Bad news: Oden out 2-to-4 weeks with foot sprain
Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden will be out two-to-four weeks with an injury to his right foot.
Bosh’s double-double powers Raptors past Sixers
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Thunder open inaugural season in Oklahoma City
A sellout crowd of about 19,000 — many wearing blue Thunder T-shirts given away to commemorate the occasion — jammed the Ford Center to watch their new, permanent hometown team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, take on the Milwaukee Bucks.
Timberwolves exercise options on Foye, Brewer
The Minnesota Timberwolves exercised team options for point guard Randy Foye and swingman Corey Brewer on Wednesday.
Irregular heartbeat sidelines Spurs forward Oberto
Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto will miss the first two games of the season after undergoing treatment for an irregular heartbeat.
NBA Digital announces live web cast for fans
Fans can subscribe to a full season of live web casts of NBA games on NBA.com for the first time witwhout purchasing the TV package, NBA Digital announced Wednesday.
Warriors sign coach Nelson to two-year extension
The Golden State Warriors signed Don Nelson to a contract extension Wednesday, hours before the veteran coach opened his 30th NBA season against New Orleans.
Warriors make it official, sign Nelson to extension
The Warriors officially signed coach Don Nelson to a two-year extension.
Spurs’ Oberto sidelined by irregular heartbeat
Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto will miss the first two games of the season
after undergoing treatment for an irregular heartbeat.
Spurs exercise third-year option on Ian Mahinmi
The Spurs exercised their third-year option on center Ian Mahinmi’s rookie contract Wednesday.
Spurs exercise option on Mahinmi’s rookie contract
The Spurs exercised their third-year option on center Ian Mahinmi’s rookie contract Wednesday.
Adande: Oden’s debut comes to a hobbling halt
Greg Oden’s Portland debut was long awaited. Then came an injury in the opener against the Lakers. But the Blazers are used to playing without him, writes J.A. Adande.
Dunk of the Night
Delonte West was the recipient of this facial by Leon Powe
Dunk of the Night
Delonte West was the recipient of this facial by Leon Powe
Haier Play of the Day
Kobe Bryant uses an up and under scoop for the tough lay up
Sources: ’10 All-Star Game at Cowboys new park
Sources said the Mavericks will host the 2010 NBA All-Star Game at the Cowboys new football stadium.
‘Stunned’ Curry not part of Knicks’ regular rotation
New Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni said he doesn’t plan to play Eddy Curry in the team’s season opener Wednesday against the Miami Heat.
Report: Cops found ex-Knicks coach Isiah out cold
Officers who responded to Isiah Thomas’ home after a 911 call reporting an overdose on sleeping pills found a man passed out on the floor and gave him oxygen until an ambulance arrived.
Police chief gives new details about Isiah incident
Officers who responded to Isiah Thomas’ home after a 911 call reporting an overdose on sleeping pills found a man passed out on the floor and gave him oxygen until an ambulance arrived.
Jazz’s Williams, Harpring to miss season opener
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams will miss the season opener Wednesday because of a second-degree sprain in his left ankle.